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SAM in Action: How Dark Money Fuels Prohibitionists Attacks
LOS ANGELES – A noticeable uptick in anti-Cannabis content has ...
Gallup Reveals First Dip in Years for Cannabis Legalization Public Support
LOS ANGELES – A fresh Gallup survey reveals that 64% ...
New York Updates Cannabis Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising Regulations
NEW YORK – The New York State Cannabis Control Board ...
Cannabis Rescheduling Omitted from Cole’s Priorities, Raising Questions About Trump’s Stance
LOS ANGELES – In a surprising turn, newly appointed DEA administrator Terrance Cole has sidelined Cannabis rescheduling, despite pledging it as a top priority during his April 2025 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. According to a ...
New York’s Licensing Blunder
NEW YORK – NY’s adult-use cannabis market, now boasting 436 licensed dispensaries [a 93-store increase since late 2024] has hit a snag. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently acknowledged a critical error in its ...
Massachusetts Psychiatric Society Backs Psilocybin Decriminalization in Historic Move
BOSTON – In a groundbreaking development for psychedelic policy reform, the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society (MPS) has publicly endorsed legislation to decriminalize psilocybin, marking the first time a branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has ...
Curaleaf Launches Hemp-Only Retail Store in Florida Following Cannabis Legalization Setback
LOS ANGELES- In the aftermath of Florida's unsuccessful bid to legalize recreational cannabis, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has inaugurated its first hemp-exclusive retail outlet, The Hemp Company, in West Palm Beach. This establishment offers hemp-derived THC ...
St. Louis Dispensary Chain Faces Lawsuit Over Unpaid Cannabis Product Invoices
LOS ANGELES- Curio Manufacturing, a cannabis supplier, has filed a lawsuit against Heya Missouri Holdings, alleging nonpayment for cannabis products valued at $61,126. The lawsuit claims that Curio shipped these products to Heya's three dispensary ...
California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Increase Sparks Industry Concerns
LOS ANGELES- Effective July 1, 2025, California's cannabis excise tax will rise from 15% to 19%, as mandated by Assembly Bill 195 signed in 2022. This adjustment, announced by the California Department of Tax and ...
Calgary Authorizes Cannabis Sales at Adults-Only Events
LOS ANGELES- Calgary City Council has approved amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw, permitting licensed cannabis retailers to operate temporary sales at adults-only events, such as festivals and outdoor shows. This decision aligns the city's ...
Arkansas Activists Blaze Trail for Psychedelic Reform
BENTONVILLE – In the heart of Northwest Arkansas, a group of dedicated activists is pushing to reshape the legal landscape for psychedelics. Decriminalize Nature NW Arkansas, founded in 2023, is leading the charge to decriminalize ...
Kentucky Governor Urges Trump to Honor Campaign Promise on Cannabis Rescheduling
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has stepped into the national spotlight, urging President Donald Trump to oppose congressional efforts that would halt the federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, brings a worldview rooted in 1980s-era drug hysteria—one that dismisses decades of research, economic gains from cannabis legalization, and evolving public opinion. ...
Cannara Biotech Inc. upsizes CIBC Credit Facility to $22 Million
MONTREAL - Cannara Biotech Inc. (TSXV: LOVE) (OTCQB: LOVFF) (FRA: 8CB), an integrated producer of premium-grade cannabis and derivative products with two cultivation facilities based in Québec spanning over 1,650,000 sq. ft., announced the refinancing ...
C3 Industries Opens 15,000 Sq. Ft. Manufacturing Facility in St. Louis, Missouri
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - C3 Industries , a multi-state cannabis company with headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI, has announced the launch of its new 15,000 square foot manufacturing facility in St. Louis, Missouri, which is ...
Scientific Solutions Teams Up With Whistler Technologies To Offer Solventless Processing Solutions
SAN DIEGO - Scientific Solutions Inc, a San Diego-based company focused on equipment sales and training for all-in-one extraction solutions in the Hemp and Cannabis space, is to work closely with our supplier Whistler Technologies, ...
Conor Green Donates to the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
CHICAGO - Conor Green Consulting LLC announced a corporate donation to the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) in support of their efforts to end violence against Native Women, as well as raising awareness and ...
Halo Collective Confirms Stock Symbol Reverts Back to HCANF
TORONTO - Halo Collective Inc. (NEO: HALO) (OTCQB: HCANF) (Germany: A9KN) announced that the Company's stock symbol has reverted back to "HCANF" following the temporary 20-day post-consolidation trading period associated with the previously announced share ...
The Parent Company Announces Tiffany McBride as Managing Director of Social Equity Ventures and Kerry Arnold as Chief People Officer
SAN JOSE, Calif. - TPCO Holding Corp., a California cannabis company, announced its appointments of Tiffany McBride as Managing Director of Social Equity Ventures and Kerry Arnold as Chief People Officer. The two positions further ...
Harborside Announce Merger with Urbn Leaf and Loudpack Creating A Major New Cannabis Company
OAKLAND–Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, announced it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire UL Holdings Inc., a top California cannabis retailer with a dominant position in Southern California, and LPF JV Corporation, ...
Cannabis Market Research Company Headset Completes $8.6M of Financing
SEATTLE–Headset, the provider of data and analytics to the cannabis industry, announced today that it has raised $3M of new capital led by Althea, a private equity investment firm. Other participating investors are Poseidon Investment Management, ...
Humble & Fume Inc. Appoints New Chairman of the Board: Jakob Ripshtein, CEO of Perennial Brands Inc
TORONTO - Humble & Fume Inc. (CSE: HMBL), a North American distributor of cannabis and cannabis accessories, announced the appointment of Jakob Ripshtein as Chairman of the Board (the "Board") effective today. Mr. Ripshtein succeeds ...
Fab 5 Freddy and Curaleaf Expand B NOBLE Cannabis Brand to New York Medical Market
NEW YORK - B NOBLE Inc. and Curaleaf, an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced the expansion of its B NOBLE Cannabis Brand partnership into medical dispensary locations in New York. This expansion ...
CannabCo Reveals 41% Odourless Cannabis™ Dry Flower Strain
BRAMPTON, ON - CannabCo Pharmaceutical Corp. (CannabCo), a Canadian company located in Brampton, Ontario,announced a milestone achievement with the testing of one of the industry's most potent cannabis strains at 41% total quantifiable cannabinoid content. ...
UAE Softens Drug Laws For Travelers With THC-based products
DUBAI— The United Arab Emirates has relaxed penalties for travelers who arrive in the country with THC-based products, the main intoxicant in cannabis. Famous for their harsh drug laws, the new law announced Sunday, says ...
Harborside Announces Business Combination with Urbn Leaf and Loudpack Creating StateHouse Holdings
OAKLAND, Calif. - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire UL Holdings Inc., a California cannabis retailer with a dominant position in ...
KOR Medical Launches Consumer Line of CBD and Related Cannabinoid Products to Support Mental and Physical Wellness
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Health innovation company KOR Medical --which produces cannabinoid products designed to support physical and mental wellness through expert engineering coupled with an individualized approach -- launches its initial consumer product line of ...
EAS Welcomes Maged Sharaf, Ph.D. as Senior Director, Labeling, Cannabis and Claims Consulting Services
ALEXANDRIA, Va., - EAS Consulting Group pleased to welcome Maged Sharaf, Ph.D. to the management team. As Senior Director, Labeling, Cannabis and Claims Consulting Services, he will be responsible for managing and providing label review ...
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. Issues Inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance Report
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., - Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), the multi-state operator (MSO) in the United States, announced the publication of its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The Report contains standard disclosures ...
EVIO, Inc. Announced Blockchain Partnership with Chroma Signet
HENDERSON, Nev. - EVIO, Inc. (OTC: EVIO) announced that the company will offer its customers blockchain verification services for cannabis, hemp, CBD and related products in partnership with Chroma Signet. Chroma Signet has developed a ...
Albert Labs (CSE: ABRT) Receive Conditional Approval for CSE Listing
VANCOUVER, BC - Albert Labs, today announced that it has received conditional approval for the listing of its common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange in coordination with its previously announced transaction with ME Resource Corp. Subject ...
atai Life Sciences Increases its Ownership Position in COMPASS Pathways
NEW YORK– atai Life Sciences (Nasdaq: ATAI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in the treatment of mental health disorders, today announced that it has increased its ownership interest in COMPASS Pathways ("COMPASS"), from 19.4% to 20.8%. ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of NuLeaf Naturals
CALGARY, AB - High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (NASDAQ: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company with bricks and mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announced, that further to its press release dated November ...
Numinus Develops Proprietary Psychedelic Tests with New Toxicity and Potency Scans
VANCOUVER, BC - Numinus Wellness Inc. (TSXV: NUMI), a company psychedelics-focused mental healthcare, announced novel, proprietary methods for psychedelic mushroom compound screening. The testing, which was developed and validated in-house, will be available as part ...
HAVEN Dispensaries Feeds More Than 600 Families This Thanksgiving
LOS ANGELES - HAVEN Dispensaries, with 6 locations throughout Southern California, is teaming up with several local organizations to feed more than 600 families this Thanksgiving. Through its efforts with the "HAVEN Giving Thanks Donation ...
Operators Roll Out Huawei MetaAAU to Improve 5G Network Performance and Energy Efficiency
SHENZHEN, China - Shortly after its launch, three Chinese operators have already deployed Huawei MetaAAU — a comprehensive 5G solution — in Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Xiamen. This enthusiasm highlights the product's advantages in terms ...
Greenrise Global’s Supports Germany’s Approach to Cannabis Legalization for Adult Use
BERLIN and ERFURT, Germany - Greenrise Global Brands Inc. (formerly AMP Alternative Medical Products Inc.) (Frankfurt: C4T) (ISIN: CA39540L1085) (CSE: XCX) would like to comment on the German coalition government's (SPD, Alliance 90/The Greens and ...
Sugar & Kush Releases CBD Chocolate Bars
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Since 2019 Sugar & Kush has created seven edible and topical product lines containing CBD isolate. Now they are releasing the latest naturally flavored, keto creation; CBD Chocolate Bars! There are ...
